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G9 DBJ

2008 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,126 mi
Last recorded81,126 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 DBJ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 81,126 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint by dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 77,952 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine trims fitted

under body corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2024 77,255 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2023 74,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 73,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 65,486 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,447 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,702 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,188 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,739 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,077 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,578 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?

Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
4,292
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 568
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 254
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 226
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G9 DBJ is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 69,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Alpina fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G9 DBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Alpina typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G9 DBJ registered?

G9 DBJ is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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